Houses with a cycle route attached – La Voie Verte

France sadly had it’s Beeching moment as did many other European countries, predominantly in the 1950s and 60s, when train travel came to be viewed as an unprofitable business rather than a much needed service and hence many smaller lines were taken out of service. This of course resulted in many unintended . . . → Read More: Houses with a cycle route attached – La Voie Verte

Here’s why more and more people are using a property finder

France remains one of the world’s most desirable locations but finding the right property here can be extremely difficult. In most other countries, there are one or two property portals which will list every property on the market with every agent and every private seller but that is not the case in . . . → Read More: Here’s why more and more people are using a property finder

Five reasons (of many) to visit Toulouse

(With thanks to Lonely Planet Guide)

 

Toulouse is one of France’s most historic and fascinating cities. Known to locals as La Ville Rose (The Pink City) after the distinctive pink stone used to construct many of its buildings, Toulouse is a cosmopolitan melting-pot that’s awash with culture, art, industry and architecture, . . . → Read More: Five reasons (of many) to visit Toulouse

Foreign buyers return to the French property market

Following the disastrous local election results for President Hollande, he has sacked his cabinet and installed a Spanish born Prime Minister who has sworn to shake up and turn around the French economy. This positivity combined with the glorious Spring sunshine has created a sudden air of optimism in France and this . . . → Read More: Foreign buyers return to the French property market

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